Tribute to American Veterans Auction

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Featuring: Bob Hope's Personal Collection, William A. Gary's Confederate Arms Collection as well as Arms from many other Fine Estates and Collections.
The William A. (Bill) Gary Collection was started before WWII and in nearly 80 years of active collecting he assembled an extensive and Premier Collection of Authentic Confederate Arms which are consigned by his estate. The majority of this collection is pictured in “Confederate Revolvers” authored by Gary who was recognized as the top author, expert and researcher in the Confederate Revolver Field.Other Consignors include: Robert (Bob) Allen Remington Pistol Collection, 3-World Class Volcanics from author & expert Dr. Stephen Rutter Collection and a special added presentation of the Bob Hope Collection gifted to him mostly by Service Members from WWII to Vietnam. Important Arms include a Civil War Cannon on carriage, Full Stock S. Hawken, boss 20 ga. Full Side lock Double Shotgun, Advanced Single-Actions beginning with #51 Unaltered “Pinch Frame”, Factory exhibition 1873 Winchester Carbine, “Minty” Stocked Borchardt Pistol, Fantastic inscribed and statue Hilt Civil War Sabre, A 1911-1911 A-1 Colt Collection beginning with 1st Contract Navy, A just discovered Custer Presented Bowie Knife, an Ultra Rare “Pedersen” Device and an authentic ¾ suit of Early 17th Century Armour.Also Arms by Purdey, Holland & Holland, W.C. Scott and Extensive European Arms from Wheelocks to Pinfires with Blunderbuss and Oddities, Smith & Wessons, Martials, WWII, Colts, Rugers, Sporting Arms, Edged Weapons from A-Z and over 100 Mid-Eastern Islamic and Oriental Arms in Session IV.

All items are as is, no warranty or claims and All SALES ARE FINAL. Please examine prior to bidding as it is the bidder's responsibilty to establish condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factors.
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Colt Model 1911-A1, U.S. property marked .45 ACP  caliber semi-automatic pistol in good to very good1189Colt Model 1911-A1, U.S. property marked .45 ACP caliber semi-automatic pistol in good to very good
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Colt Model 1911-A1, U.S. property marked .45 ACP caliber semi-automatic pistol in good to very good condition showing brown leather World War II era
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Original oil painting on artist board showing  Indian maiden in River by campsite signed “Bill  Barb1190Original oil painting on artist board showing Indian maiden in River by campsite signed “Bill Barb
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Original oil painting on artist board showing Indian maiden in River by campsite signed “Bill Barber” an dated 1977. William Harold Barber is a wel
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Prototype or patent model cylinder for Le Mat teat  fire ignition cylinder (9 Shot) 12mm, pictured  1191Prototype or patent model cylinder for Le Mat teat fire ignition cylinder (9 Shot) 12mm, pictured
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Prototype or patent model cylinder for Le Mat teat fire ignition cylinder (9 Shot) 12mm, pictured and discussed in the Le Mat book on page 22 by Se
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Brass Sextant in original box with makers label  “John Parkes & Sons” in the lid reading  “Chronomet1192Brass Sextant in original box with makers label “John Parkes & Sons” in the lid reading “Chronomet
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Brass Sextant in original box with makers label “John Parkes & Sons” in the lid reading “Chronometer Makers to the Admirable” with other info...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
19th century European paintings on wood showing  young boys and girls. The pair measure  approximate119319th century European paintings on wood showing young boys and girls. The pair measure approximate
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19th century European paintings on wood showing young boys and girls. The pair measure approximately 7 ¾” in height by 5 ¾” in width. On...
Estimate : 100.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
U.S. General Officers uniform from World War II  era showing manufacturers label indicating “Model  1194U.S. General Officers uniform from World War II era showing manufacturers label indicating “Model
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U.S. General Officers uniform from World War II era showing manufacturers label indicating “Model of 1942 and number “831” with penned number “F917
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Colt 1911-A1 Government Model semi-auto pistol,  .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood  g1195Colt 1911-A1 Government Model semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood g
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Colt 1911-A1 Government Model semi-auto pistol, .45 cal., 5” barrel, blue finish, checkered wood grips, two-tone magazine with extra later blued sp
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall single shot rifle,  .32 W.C.F. cal., 30” octagon barrel, brown patina1196Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall single shot rifle, .32 W.C.F. cal., 30” octagon barrel, brown patina
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Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall single shot rifle, .32 W.C.F. cal., 30” octagon barrel, brown patina finish, wood stocks, #75620 in overall good con
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Lefever Arms SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28”  barrels, blue and case hardened finish, checkere1197Lefever Arms SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, checkere
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Lefever Arms SxS hammerless shotgun, 12 gauge, 28” barrels, blue and case hardened finish, checkered wood stocks, checkered hard rubber butt plate,
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
L.C. Smith SxS hammerless Damascus shotgun, 12  gauge, 30” barrels, case hardened receiver, double  1198L.C. Smith SxS hammerless Damascus shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” barrels, case hardened receiver, double
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L.C. Smith SxS hammerless Damascus shotgun, 12 gauge, 30” barrels, case hardened receiver, double triggers, checkered wood stocks, #104239 in overa
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 500.00